The Tomb of Hamshira of Jam Fateh Khan at Makli Hill, Thatta, Sindh

History and Architecture

Authors

  • Mukhtar Ali Durrani Department of Archaeology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Naeem Qazi Department of Archaeology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
  • Zakirullah Jan Department of Archaeology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
  • Mir Muhammad Khan Department of Archaeology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
  • Zil-e-Huma Mujeeb College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar, Pakistan

Keywords:

Sindh, hamshira, Fateh Khan, Thatta, tomb

Abstract

The tomb of hamshira (sister) of Jam Fateh Khan was constructed at the Makli Hill necropolis in AD 1465. Her name is shrouded in mystery, however, historical and epigraphic sources mention one hamshira of Jam Fateh Khan, who remained the ruler of Sindh from AD 1413 to 1428. This tomb marks the earliest construction of three-tiered building at the site. The historical and architectural significance of the monuments supported by epigraphic evidence. which is discussed at length here.

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2021-04-07

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Durrani, M. A., Qazi, M. N., Jan, Z., Khan, M. M., & Mujeeb, Z.- e-H. (2021). The Tomb of Hamshira of Jam Fateh Khan at Makli Hill, Thatta, Sindh: History and Architecture. Ancient Pakistan, 24, 79-86. Retrieved from http://ojs.uop.edu.pk/ancientpakistan/article/view/77

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Vol. 24 (2013): Ancient Pakistan

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